Typical Candidate Information Sought
For partner or counsel level positions, the below information is typically sought by the firm prior to the initial meeting:
- Originations for each of past 3 years (or if steady, average for those 3 years)
- Billing rate or range of billing rates for varying client/matters; any other fee structures.
- Average annual billable hours.
- Current compensation (base and contingency)
- Résumé, or chronology of positions for past 10 years.
- Law School and Bar admissions.
Other information
The following information may also be requested, but can likely wait for the second meeting.
- Estimated originations for next 12 months.
- Cross-referrals likely and/or sought.
- Marketing support that would be helpful.
- Associate and/or para support required.